Karamono-Style Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wicker basket with handles on sides, octagonal body slightly tapered towards bottom with four small feet, top lip wider than body. Wicker pattern consists of interwoven thin strips forming diamond shapes. A thicker rope-like wicker piece vertically down center of basket with decorative circle design near bottom. A lid with same wicker pattern as body. Title: Karamono-Style Basket. Artist unknown.